The World's Biggest Mansions Quiz

The average home measures around 2,300 square feet (214 square meters), but these properties take space to the extreme, measuring in at 10-40 times the size of a typical house. Take our quiz to test your knowledge of the world's biggest mansions.

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Question 1 of 30

How much was the list price for the Playboy Mansion when it went on sale in 2016?

$100 million

$200 million

The Playboy Mansion was listed at $200 million in the spring of 2016, with the condition that the buyer must allow Hugh Hefner to live there until his death.

$300 million

Question 2 of 30

How much did Hefner spend buying the Playboy Mansion in 1970?

$1 million

Hefner spent just $1 million on the 20,000 square foot (2,000 square meters) mansion in 1970, the highest price ever paid for an Los Angeles mansion at that time.

$10 million

$50 million

Question 3 of 30

What would it cost you to buy Buckingham Palace if it were put up for sale?

$150 million

$1.5 billion

The Nationwide Building Society estimated the palace at $1.56 billion in 2012. It was valued at just $17 million in 1953 when Queen Elizabeth took the throne.

$150 billion

Question 4 of 30

What is the market value of the White House?

$3.2 million

$320 million

The property at 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. NW has an estimated value of $320 million on the open market. Not a bad deal for one of the world's most iconic mansions.

$3.2 billion

Question 5 of 30

How many rooms does the White House have?

66

132

The White House features 132 rooms, including 35 bathrooms, within its 55,000 square feet (5,000 square meters).

186

Question 6 of 30

Where can you find Hearst Castle?

Montecito, California

San Simeon, California

Built by publishing magnate William Randolph Hearst, Hearst Castle is in San Simeon, California.

San Diego

Question 7 of 30

How many bedrooms does Hearst Castle have?

17

27

Hearst Castle has 27 bedrooms, two spectacular pools and a $191 million price tag.

37

Question 8 of 30

Where is the world's first billion-dollar residence located?

China

India

The world's first billion-dollar residence is located in Mumbai, India, and was completed in 2011. It's known as "Antilia."